What is the primary function of the cauda epididymis in male domestic mammals?
Correct answer: C. Storage of mature sperm
- A. Production of testosterone
- B. Formation of seminal plasma
- C. Storage of mature sperm
- D. Secretion of gonadotropins
Explanation
The cauda epididymis serves mainly as a reservoir for mature sperm before ejaculation. Testosterone is produced by Leydig cells in the testes, while gonadotropins are secreted by the pituitary gland.
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